Bassett, Kansas

Bassett, Kansas
City
Location within Allen County and Kansas
KDOT map of Allen County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°54′23″N95°24′27″W / 37.90639°N 95.40750°W / 37.90639; -95.40750 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Allen
Township	Iola
Founded	1903
Incorporated	1903
Area [2]
• Total	0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
• Land	0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation [1]	955 ft (291 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	20
• Density	200/sq mi (80/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66749 (Iola)
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-04450
GNIS ID	2394075 [1]

Bassett is a city in Allen County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] It is situated along the Neosho River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 20. ^[3]

History

Bassett was founded in 1903. The following year the Bassett and Concreto extensions were made to the Iola Electric Railroad street car line. In 1914, the first concrete road in Kansas was laid in Bassett. ^[4]

Geography

Bassett is situated east of the Neosho River along the south bank of Elm Creek in Iola Township, and it lies adjacent to the southern border of the city of Iola (the county seat). Lake Bassola lies to the east of the city. The city is less than two miles southwest of the interchange between U.S. Routes 54 and 169.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km²), of which, 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km²) is water. ^[5]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bassett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	415		—
1920	319		−23.1%
1930	194		−39.2%
1940	124		−36.1%
1950	117		−5.6%
1960	67		−42.7%
1970	62		−7.5%
1980	31		−50.0%
1990	20		−35.5%
2000	22		10.0%
2010	14		−36.4%
2020	20		42.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 20 people, 5 households, and 2 families in Bassett. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 298.5 per square mile (115.3/km²). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 149.3 per square mile (57.6/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 75.0% (15) white or European American (75.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 25.0% (5) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 5 households, 40.0% had children under the age of 18; 20.0% were married couples living together; 40.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.0% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.5. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.0% of the population. ^[13]

30.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 10.0% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males. ^[8]

2010 census

As of the census ^[14] of 2010, there were 14 people, 5 households, and 4 families residing in the city. The population density was 233.3 inhabitants per square mile (90.1/km²). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 166.7 per square mile (64.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 5 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 64.3% male and 35.7% female.

2000 census

As of the U.S. Census in 2000, ^[15] there were 22 people, 10 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 309.1 inhabitants per square mile (119.3/km²). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 140.5 per square mile (54.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.45% White and 4.55% Black or African American.

There were 10 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 13.6% under the age of 18, 22.7% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $14,688, and the median income for a family was $14,375. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,388. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Government

Bassett is incorporated as a city of the third class and, as such, receives services from Iola Township and Allen County.

See also

• Great Flood of 1951

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bassett, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Bassett, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
4. Toland, David C. "Time Line of Allen County, Kansas (1803–1992)" . Retrieved December 15, 2007.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
6. Climate Summary for Bassett, Kansas
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
9. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
15. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Allen County, Kansas

External links

• Bassett - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 257, local school district
• Bassett city map, KDOT